Re: Commander 2000 as standalone

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think ADT only tests once a month.



"Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| floydboyd@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
| > Thanks for all the answers!  But before I had a chance to read them or
| > call ADT, I went to the house after work to try the default access
| > code listed in the manual just for fun and to my surprise it worked!
| > Following the manual, I changed the code, tested the sensors and the
| > siren (it's, uh, loud), set the chime, and changed the speaker voice
| > volume.  These seem to be good signs.  Maybe I won't need to get a
| > phone line set up afterall, or a monitoring service, for now.
| >
| > As far as X-10 lamp modules or additional sensors are concerned, are
| > they considered "DIY"?
| >
| > Thanks again,
| > Eddie
| >
|
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| I would also suggest you disconnect the telephone plug located at the
| alarm panel.  If the system shows "fail to communicate" after a few days
| (or hours), that's clear proof it's still trying to dial the ADT
| central.  You may want to call them and have them program the panel as a
| "local" but check your purchase agreement first to ensure the alarm
| system is included.